Gingerbread Quick Bread

Ingredients:

2 1/4 c. flour

1/3 c. sugar

3/4 c. dark molasses

1/2 c. water

3/4 c. shortening

2 egg(s)

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and four 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl. Blend for 30 seconds on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat three minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until wood pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly before slicing.

Yield: 16- 1/2 inch slices
Serving Size: One half slice is a grain serving for a 3-5 year old.
Credit: Provider Voice, December '91